Metropolis
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In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
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7 wins & 6 nominations total
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"There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator."
Status
Released
Original Language
de
Budget
$5,300,000
Revenue
$1,350,322
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Cast
Gustav Fröhlich
Freder Fredersen
Brigitte Helm
Maria / The Machine Man
Alfred Abel
Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
C.A. Rotwang
Theodor Loos
Josaphat
Fritz Rasp
The Thin Man
Erwin Biswanger
No. 11811 - Georgy
Heinrich George
Grot
Fritz Alberti
Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)
Grete Berger
Working Woman (uncredited)
Olly Boeheim
Working Woman (uncredited)
Heinrich Gotho
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Crew
Günther Rittau
Director of Photography
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Fritz Lang
Director
Directing
Walter Ruttmann
Director of Photography
Camera
Erich Pommer
Producer
Production
Gottfried Huppertz
Original Music Composer
Sound
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
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Fritz Lang
Screenplay
Writing
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
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Otto Harzner
Original Music Composer
Sound
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